Agricultural Cooperatives - Policies, regulations, discussions, plans, grants surrounding agricultural & farming cooperatives/co-ops; ex. Can include things like: policy updates, member & organizational changes, fees, regulations & restrictions on what co-ops can/can't do

Agricultural Education - Policies, programs such as Future Farmers of America that educate/promote youth for leadership and careers in science, business, and technology in the Ag Industry.

Agrivoltaics - Policies, regulations, bans, discussions. Agrivoltaics is defined as agricultural production underneath or adjacent to solar panels.

Backyard Farming - Policies and discussions surrounding urban agriculture and keeping of small animals, including chickens & roosters, goats, and beekeeping. Does not include large hoofstock or pigs.

Barn Projects - Discussions, plans, and projects related to agricultural barns.

CAFOs - Projects, policies, and siting issues for new or expanding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations; Also includes discussions on factory farming

Certified Crop Advisers - Policies and discussions surrounding certified crop advisers. Includes appointments/vacancies, regulation of duties, certification standards, and need for a CCA.

Cervid Farms - Policies, regulations, discussions on deer farms. Includes where they're allowed/not allowed, spacing/boundary requirements, meat sales regulations, etc.

Crop Depredation - Policies, discussions, programs on crop/feed depredation & damage for farms; i.e. ways to reduce crop damage from pests or other wildlife.

Farmland Assessments - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding farmland/agricultural assessments, which allow eligible farmland located in or outside agricultural districts to be taxed at its agricultural value rather than market value.

Farmland Preservation - Policies, programs, funding, discussions surrounding preservation of farmland and agricultural land. Includes information on tax credits and creation/update of Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEAs).

Fallowed Land - Includes policies & regulations as well as projects & general mentions of land being fallowed. Fallowing is an agricultural practice where nothing is planted/no crops are grown for one or more planting cycles.

Forest Management - Policies and regulations surrounding forestry and timber. Also includes restoration/protection and the creation or updating of Timber Management Plans and Forestry Management Plans.

Genetically Modified Organisms - Policies, discussions, regulations, bans. A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

High-Tech Farming - Policies, regulations, funding/grants, general discussions on using technology in agriculture & farming. May include use of drones for mapping & planning, autonomous machinery, high tech tooling, use of tech to increase crop quality or yield, etc.

Irrigation Restrictions - Policies, regulations, and discussions surrounding irrigation during droughts. Includes shut off plans, usage limits, etc.

Livestock Grazing - Policies, discussions, regulations surrounding livestock grazing, grazing fees, permits, plans, etc.

Manure Management - Policies on how manure is captured, stored, treated, and used—has important implications for farm productivity and the environment.

Nutrient Management Planning - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding the creation of or a need for a Nutrient Management Plan. Includes updates to existing plans or issues surrounding nutrient management

Organic Farming - Policies, discussions, regulations, programs. Organic farming is an agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting.

Sustainable Agriculture - Policies, discussions, regulations, programs. Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.

Alcohol - Policies pertaining to the production, sale, delivery, or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Also includes changes to ordinances and the number/percentage of allowed licenses.

Alcohol Permits - Applications and discussions surrounding individual alcohol permits.

Cannabis Facilities - Construction, expansion, or issues with marijuana grow, processing and production facilities, and dispensaries projects. Includes applications and discussions surrounding individual cannabis permits.

CBD - Policies and broad issues pertaining to CBD. CBD is the abbreviation for Cannabidiol, a chemical derived from the hemp plant that is claimed to have a variety of positive health effects. CBD is also the second most prevalent component in marijuana.

Fentanyl - Policies, funding, programs, discussions surrounding regulation/mitigation of fentanyl crisis.

Hemp-Derived Products - Policies, regulations, discussions, bans on hemp-derived products, including Hemp, Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, THC, etc.

Kratom - Policies, regulations, bans on kratom products. Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses).

Marijuana - Policies and taxes relating to the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, medical or otherwise, including delivery, licensing, and ordinances.

Marijuana Potency - Policies, discussions, and regulations pertaining to marijuana potency and THC levels

Opioids - Policies and programs in place to regulate/mitigate the opioid crisis. Opioids are classified as a type of drug designed to reduce pain.

Opioid Settlement Funds - Discussions on funding and programs from the Opioid Settlement Funds.

Psychedelic Drugs - Discussions, policies, and regulations about psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin mushrooms.

Substance Abuse and Misuse - Policies, discussions, programs, funding/grants surrounding substance abuse or misuse, prevention and assistance. Includes initiatives for those currently experiencing substance abuse or misuse as well as those in recovery.

Tianeptine - Policies, regulations, discussions, bans on tianeptine products.

Tobacco & Vaping - Policies surrounding tobacco and vaping products. Includes the regulation of sales and stores, prohibitions of product uses, and tax changes of the products.

Alternative Energy - Policy, programs, plans, funding, broad issues, & large projects surrounding alternative energy. Alternative energy is any energy that is not from fossil fuels and does not naturally replenish, but emits lower carbon emissions.

Biomass & Biogas Energy - Policies, plans, discussions, and projects surrounding plant or animal material used as fuel to produce energy.

Clean Energy - Policies surrounding usable power that comes from clean/green energy sources. This includes energy sources that have very little environmental impact (Zero emission, small carbon footprint).

Geothermal Energy - Policies, discussions, and projects on geothermal energy, a renewable energy source.

Hydrogen - Policies, discussions, projects surrounding the use of Hydrogen as an energy source.

Hydropower - Policies and projects surrounding usable power that is generated through the movement of water (hydropower & tidal energy).

Nuclear Power - Policies or projects surrounding usable power (such as heat or electricity) that comes from Nuclear Generating facilities. Includes the disposal of nuclear waste. 

Renewable Energy - Policies surrounding usable power (such as heat or electricity) that comes from renewable sources, i.e. resources that replenish themselves such as water, wind, sun, etc.

Solar Opposition - Policies, regulations, and discussions on solar panels and chemical leaching, banning/regulation of solar panel chemicals (ex. cadmium telluride, arsenic, gallium, etc.).

Solar Policy - Policies or programs related to the development and usage of solar power for the purposes of electricity generation and updates to solar code and ordinances.

Solar Projects - Refers to the discussion of new projects/construction of solar panels and upgrades.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Policies, programs, funding, discussions, and projects surrounding sustainable aviation fuel. SAF is a low-carbon, safer alternative to conventional jet fuel.

Wind Opposition - Policies, discussions, issues surrounding opposition & misinformation of wind energy; includes discussions on bird & bat deaths, BPA/chemical leaching and issues with microplastics, etc.

Wind Policy - Policy, plans, funding, and broad issues surrounding wind energy. 

Wind Projects - Development of wind turbines for the purpose of capturing energy.

Moratoriums - Discussions surrounding an upcoming, currently in place, or soon to expire moratorium.

Energy Moratoriums - Moratoriums specifically related to energy. 

Fossil Fuel Bans - Bans & moratoriums affecting natural gas. Refers to municipal ordinances restricting/banning the use of natural gas hookups in new construction, new fossil fuel infrastructure, or production.

Gas Powered Vehicle Bans - Discussions about gas powered vehicle bans.

Budgeting - Discussions coming from budget workshops, different budgeting strategies like zero-based or performance-based budgets, and spending of discretionary funds. Also includes budget cuts or bankruptcy for municipalities and school districts.

Community Benefits - New and updated agreements between municipalities and developers that new projects will provide a direct benefit to the community (i.e. jobs guarantee, new programs, etc.). Also includes community benefit fee changes.

Deposit Bankers - RFPs, RFQs, and discussions on municipality's needs for a new deposit banker.

Economic Mobility - Discussions surrounding economic mobility and economic stabilization grants that would go to citizens themselves instead of businesses or community programming

Grant Distribution - Includes regulations & procedure/policy updates for organizations applying for grant funding, individual grant applications, and announcements of individual grant awards.

Guaranteed Income - Policies, discussions, funding/grants surrounding the different forms of guaranteed income - welfare program where all citizens regularly receive a set amount of money. Includes universal basic income, guaranteed minimum income, and any other variations.

Hardship Assistance - Discussions on emergency and hardship assistance, grants, and funding that goes to citizens themselves instead of businesses or community programming

Municipal Tech Investments - Opportunities for municipal investments in technology. Includes any current/upcoming funding and grants, discussions on potential funding, discussions on need for funding.

Office Furniture RFPs - RFPs & procurement opportunities for office furniture.

Retainage Policy - Policies and regulations surrounding retainage; Retainage is a portion of the agreed upon contract price deliberately withheld until the work is substantially complete to assure that contractor or subcontractor will satisfy its obligations and complete a construction project.

School Funding - Municipalities talking about school funding, includes broad discussions, issues, budget amendments. Excludes school district locations.

Supplemental Aid & Assistance - Looking for policies, funding, and discussions on cash aid, supplemental income grants, subsistence grants, baby bonds, and other forms of assistance for citizens

Building and Structural Diagnostics - Includes discussions of structural issues with buildings, plans for upcoming inspections & assessments, needs for assessment & diagnostic services to be performed by an engineer

Building Code - Broad building code updates and updates to property maintenance and residential codes.

Building Electrification - Policies and projects around shifting to the use of electricity rather than fossil fuels for heating and cooking. The goal of such a transition is eventually all-electric buildings powered by solar, wind, and other sources of zero-carbon electricity. Also referred to as 'beneficial electrification' and 'building decarbonization'.

Corrosion Prevention - Policies, regulations, projects for preventing corrosion and rust, i.e. any material bans, regulations on which prevention methods can/cannot be used, development requirements for corrosion prevention, projects/need for replacing or repairing corroded structures.

Energy Performance Contracting - Discussions, agreements, contracts, and partnerships for the purpose of improving energy performance in buildings.

Fire Code - Policy updates to Fire Code. Includes policy discussions on sprinklers and fire protection, prevention, and suppression.

Fireplace and Stove Regulation - Policies, regulations, bans on fireplaces, stoves, and fire pits.

Green Building Code - Policy updates to Green Building Code and Green Code, policy discussions on green construction, living building programs, green requirements.

High-Performance Homes - Policies and regulations surrounding high-performance homes. Includes new/updated programs and incentives for home owners; High-performance homes look to increase energy efficiency, sustainability, and the use of environmentally friendly products.

Indoor Air Quality (HVAC) - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Includes projects or policies related to maintaining acceptable temperature & air quality in buildings.

Mechanical Code - Policies and discussion about the mechanical code, which establishes minimum regulations for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing - Policies and regulations surrounding Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) in buildings. Also includes upcoming projects in need of MEP services

Plumbing Code - Policy updates to plumbing codes. Also includes spa and pool codes.

Roofing Code - Policies, regulations, restrictions surrounding roofing for buildings

Airport Amenities - Policies and regulations surrounding concessions, lounges, clubs, and other amenities in airports; Includes things like: concession & lounge fees, contracts and agreements for new/renewing airport services, lounge & club rules & policies

Animal Product Sales - Discussions, policies, and ordinances about animal product sales of specific animal-derived goods.

Animal Testing - Policies, regulations, bans on animal testing. Includes program and funding discussions, and facility regulations and closures.

Artificial Intelligence - Policies, regulations, programs, plans, bans around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its variety of uses.

Balloon Regulations - Regulations and discussions surrounding balloon sales restriction, bans of releasing, balloon materials, weight/anchoring regulations, etc.

Business General - Policies that affect all businesses, including business license fees and requirement changes, and business tax changes.

Business Grant Administration - Discussions about the administration of grants for businesses.

Business Hour Curfew - Policies, regulations, and discussions that require businesses to operate on a reduced schedule and keep people home during specified hours.

Business Regulation - Regulations and licensing requirements for specific businesses.

Captive Audience Meetings - Policies, regulations, discussions on prohibiting captive audience meetings held by employers.

Closed Captioning - Policies and regulations around closed and open captioning on public TV's (i.e. gyms, municipal-owned buildings, restaurants, etc.).

Co-Working Spaces - Policies, regulations, funding/grants, projects for co-working spaces and tech incubators.

Commercial Fishing - Policies, broad issues affecting the commercial seafood/fishing industry. Includes bans, permitting, or fee changes, etc.

Commercial Solicitation - Policies, issues, and discussions surrounding door-to-door/commercial solicitation, peddling, etc.

Cryptocurrency - Policies and discussions on Cryptocurrency and digital currencies.

Dark Stores - Policy, plans, programs, taxes surrounding dark stores. Tax loophole wherein tax attorneys for big box stores argue that tax assessed value of a new store should be based on the value of an existing empty big box store.

Data Privacy & Security - Policy, programs, plans surrounding data protection, security, and privacy.

Digital Platform Regulations - Policies, discussions, regulations on mobile apps, digital platforms, etc.

Economic Development - Policy, programs, plans, funding, and broad issues with economic development. Includes actions performed by the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and specific agreements made with business entities. 

Environmental, Social, and Governance - Policies, regulations, discussions. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments.

Gambling - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans surrounding gambling and video gaming. Includes licensing & permitting changes, restrictions on certain machines, restrictions/bans within different zoning districts.

Healthy Checkout - Policies, regulations, discussions on healthy checkouts (limiting items included in checkout aisles to fulfill certain nutritional standards).

Labor Peace Policy - Policies, regulations, and restrictions relating to labor peace policies & labor peace agreements.

Maintenance & Janitorial Services RFPs - RFPs, proposals, and contracts for building maintenance & janitorial services. Includes new/updated contracts as well as conversations on a need for services.

Non-Compete Agreements - Policies, regulations, issues surrounding non-complete agreements/clauses for businesses; also called 'covenants not to compete'.

Non-Profits - Broad discussions surrounding non-profit organizations (multi-state and local). Includes actions taken by non-profits, funding/grant acceptance & discussions, upcoming/recent events held, awards/recognition given, anniversaries/milestones reached, staff/board/committee changes.

Organized Retail Crime - Policies, discussions, programs relating to retail crime/theft & prevention, including online and third party sales.

Procurement in Construction - Policy, contracts, agreements, discussions surrounding procurement in construction.

Prompt Payment - Changes in policies and regulations. Prompt payment is a commercial discipline which requires businesses to agree fair and reasonable payment terms with their suppliers, ensure suppliers' invoices are approved and paid within agreed terms, and encourage adoption of the same practices throughout their supply chain.

Railbiking - Policies, regulations, restrictions. Includes things like fees/taxes, operational requirements, zoning & land development changes, business licensing, bans, issues, etc.

Reptile & Amphibian Pet Sales - Policies, regulations, discussions on sale of reptiles & amphibians in pet stores, also includes spiders.

Right to Repair - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding the right to repair; also called fair repair. Right to Repair is the legal right for owners of devices & equipment to freely modify & repair products (ie. automobiles, electronics, farm equipment)

Robotics in the Workforce - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding use of robotics in the workforce settings; more focused on discussions/issues with increased automation & replacement of human labor.

Second Hand Sales - Regulations, licensing requirements, and policy discussions for second hand sales and pawn shops, including rent-to-own businesses.

Security & Alarm Policy - Policies/ordinances requiring alarms for homes/businesses. Can also refer to security requirements for retail/commercial businesses.

Self-Storage/Warehouse Rental Policy - Policies and discussions surrounding renting of storage units and warehouses, including pricing changes, eviction/foreclosure discussions, sale/auction procedures, and fee changes.

Shopping Cart Regulations - Policies, regulations, management of, issues with shopping & grocery carts. Includes storage requirements, fees/fines, signage on carts, programs/strategies to ensure they're returned/stay on grounds, discussions on theft, etc.

Shuttle & Valet Services - RFPs, proposals, contracts, agreements for shuttle and valet services. Includes new/updated contracts as well as conversations on a need for services.

Social Media Regulations - Discussions, policies, and bans surrounding social media (Deplatforming, Content Moderation, Privacy, etc.).

Solvency - Changes to solvency requirements.

Sports Equipment Maintenance - Contracts, agreements, RFPs for installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of indoor/outdoor electronic sporting equipment - ie. scoreboards, shot clocks, etc. Also includes existing contract renewals/updates and discussions of need for services

Telemarketing - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans surrounding telemarketing and telephone solicitation.

Third Party Delivery - Policies and discussions surrounding third party delivery. Includes regulation of services, implementation of fees, rate changes, etc.

Ticket Sales - Includes policies, regulations, restrictions, fees/taxes on ticket sales & resales

Vehicle Data & Information - Policies, regulations, bans, general discussions surrounding gathering and sharing of vehicle data, ex. tracking vehicles & their locations, issues with personal data being shared, requirements for wireless & bluetooth connections in vehicles, etc.

Vehicle Dealer & Dealership Policy - Policies, regulations, requirements surrounding vehicle dealers & dealerships; includes sales & operational regulations, franchising ordinances, warranty and service contract requirements, and any other general policies.

Vehicle Parts - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding vehicle parts (ex. catalytic converters, exhaust systems, airbags, etc.) - includes bans, manufacturing regulations, efficiency/performance requirements, programming & grants to decrease theft, safety policies, etc.

Wood Treatment Products - Policies, regulations, restrictions, discussions on products used for wood treatment & preservation (e.g. creosote, coal tar, DCOI).

Chemicals in Products - Policies, discussions, and regulations surrounding the use of chemicals, like PFAS and BPA, in products (ex. food packaging, plastics, bug spray, artificial turf, etc.)

Hazardous Substances - Policies, regulations, and bans on hazardous substances, materials, and chemicals.

Lithium Batteries - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans surrounding lithium batteries; also includes actions & studies on health impacts & toxicity

Plastic Bag Mandates - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding banning of plastic bags. Includes incentives/programs for paper bags, reusable bags, compostable bags, and recyclable bags.

Plastic Bans - Bans or initiatives surrounding cutting down on single use plastics, including cutlery, water bottles, straws, etc. Also includes broad plastics ordinances.

Styrofoam Bans - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding polystyrene and styrofoam bans.

Thermoplastics - Policies, regulations, bans, discussions on thermoplastics.

Annexations - Policy and instances of the transfer of property between entities. A common occurrence is a city or town annexing unincorporated territory.

Art Projects - Projects, funding, grants, bans for public arts projects (i.e. murals, statues, sculptures, paintings, etc.). Includes both new projects and refurbishments/renovations to existing public murals, sculptures, etc.

Capital Improvement - Project, plan, or program updates or discussions about plan proposals referencing permanent structural change or the restoration of property to enhance overall value, prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses. Capital improvements could be proposed by individuals, businesses, or governments on property they own.

Civil Engineering Projects - Projects related to the civil engineering of streets, bridges, turn lanes, and other publicly funded roadways, including design and plans of new construction or reconstruction.

Community Improvement - Creation and amendment of community development areas (TIFs, TIDs, downtown district, etc.).

Community Master Plans - Creation or amendment of community wide master plans. 

Comprehensive Plans - Documents/policy guides designed to guide future decision-making. Written by the planning commission (with public input) and possibly approved by the common council these are non-binding documents and can be updated over time. Could include guidance on how to make decisions on public and private land development proposals, the expenditure of public funds, availability of tax policy (tax incentives), cooperative efforts and issues of pressing concern, such as farmland preservation or the rehabilitation of older neighborhoods areas. Plans can be broad (i.e. cover the whole community) or focused (i.e. a waterfront plan). Can also be referred to as a "Master Plan".

Creative Economy - Policies, funding, programs, discussions surrounding creative economy, an economic development initiative increasing arts & culture within communities. Includes partnerships, funding & grants, board & commission appointments, plans & programs.

Infrastructure Financing District - Policies, projects, and discussions on Infrastructure specific Tax Increment Financing.

Local Arts Agencies - Actions and discussions from local arts agencies (i.e. arts committees & commissions, public arts advisories, office of the arts, etc.). Includes budgeting/funding discussions, board appointments/vacancies, policies/actions that may impact them.

Master Planned Communities - Discussions and approval of plans for projects of large-scale residential neighborhoods with a large number of recreational and commercial amenities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, lakes, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and even stores and restaurants. Some master-planned communities may have schools, office parks, large shopping centers, and other businesses.

Municipal IT Procurement - Policies, discussions, RFPs/RFQs, new/updated contracts for municipality Information Technology (IT) systems and customer portals; Includes individual department systems (ie. police, corrections/jail, public safety, fire, etc.)

Municipally Owned Golf Courses - Discussions on municipally owned golf courses being sold, usually in order to build more housing.

Pavement Management - Discussions on upcoming pavement management projects & inspections, updates to pavement management plans, available funding/grants, discussions on needs for a pavement management program or software.

Response Mapping - Upcoming RFPs, RFQs, bids, and projects for response mapping; Used in schools, healthcare facilities, gov't buildings, etc. to map locations of safety & security devices (i.e. AEDs, fire alarms, extinguishers, cameras) within buildings and surrounding area.

Road Management - Discussions on upcoming road management projects & inspections, updates to road management plans, available funding/grants, discussions on needs for a road management program or software.

Smart City Technology - Refers to technology and tools used by cities to gather data which is then analyzed to optimize the efficiency of city operations and services and connect to citizens.

Smart Growth - Policy, programs, plans, funding, and discussions referring to a municipal development philosophy that accepts growth will always continue and should be done in an intentional, comprehensive way. Encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development within existing neighborhoods, and community engagement.

Social District - Policies and discussions related to creation of a Social District, a defined outdoor area in which a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by a permittee and with requirements set by state law.

Special Districts - Policies, regulations, bans on special districts and metropolitan districts. Also includes creation of new & updates to existing districts and new/updated service plans.

Strategic Plans - Upcoming & recently amended plans. Refers to a document written to communicate organizational goals. Often written as an extension of a master/comprehensive plan.

Traffic Calming - Policies, funding, plans, discussions of need for traffic calming measures; Physical designs and other methods used to improve motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian safety by reducing speeding, improving traffic flow, etc. (e.g. speed bumps, narrower roads, signage).

Traffic Planning - Creation & updates to traffic plans, using studies to improve traffic patterns and signals.

Trail Projects - Projects related to design and creation of pedestrian and bike trails.

Urban Planning - Policies, discussions, plans, and projects relating to downtown & urban plans and revitalization. Refers to the process focused on the development and design of land use and built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas. The urban planning process can include the development of a master plan, strategic plan, comprehensive plan.

Urban Transit Hub Projects - Discussions about new projects or construction of Urban Transit Hubs or the public or public/private services dedicated to the efficient movement of large groups of people within urban areas.

Walkable Community - Policies and discussions related to the community design philosophy where it is safe for residents to walk/bike to work, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.

Collaborative Consumption - Policies, regulations, discussions about collaborative consumption, the shared use of a good or service by a group. With normal consumption an individual pays the full cost of a good and maintains exclusive access to it, with collaborative consumption multiple people have access to a good and bear its cost.

Consumer Cooperatives - Policies, regulations, discussions, grants surrounding consumer cooperatives. Includes things like policy updates, organizational changes & member requirements, restrictions on what co-ops can/can't do, fees & taxes, etc.

Consumer Debt Collection - Policies, programs, and discussions about debt collection of a consumer.

Consumer Protection - Policies, programs, and discussions about consumer protection, especially related to financial institutions and credit and financial practices.

Excessive Pricing - Policies, discussions, and plans about excessive pricing that occurs when a seller increases the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair.

Fair Lending - Local policy changes, discussions, programs, or issues with (or lack of) fair and non-discriminatory mortgage lending.

Financial Literacy - Includes new/updated programs for financial literacy, changes to financial literacy task forces/commissions, funding/grants to increase programming & availability, and policies & regulations on financial literacy requirements for homebuyers, business owners, loan providers, etc.

Lending Automation - Policies, regulations, funding, discussions surrounding automatic mortgage lending and underwriting. Underwriting is the process of evaluating the risk involved with a financial transaction and deciding whether it's approved or denied.

Payday Loans - Policies/regulations on short-term loans (often with high-interest rates) wherein the borrower writes a postdated check to the lender for the payday salary, but receives part of that payday sum in immediate cash from the lender.

Predatory Lending - Policies/regulations on any lending practice that imposes unfair or abusive loan terms on a borrower; or the practice that convinces a borrower to accept unfair terms through deceptive, coercive, exploitative or unscrupulous actions for a loan that a borrower doesn't need, doesn't want or can't afford.

Sharing Economy - Policies, regulations, discussions on sharing economy, an economic model defined as a peer-to-peer based activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services that is often facilitated by a community-based online platform.

Title Loans - Policies and regulations on a secured loan where borrowers can use their vehicle title as collateral.

American Rescue Plan - Discussions surrounding how to use funds from the American Rescue Plan, $1.9T stimulus package signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. Included funding for wide array programs, including state and local aid, economic impact payments, education programs, environmental agencies, housing programs, nutrition and health programs, tax programs, transit and tech/broadband.

CARES Act - Discussions surrounding how to use funds allocated from the $2.2T economic aid package passed by Congress in March 2020. Included $350B in funding for state, local, territorial and tribal governments to respond to COVID-19 and $31.6 in homeowner and rental assistance.

COVID-19 - Policies and discussions related to the Coronavirus disease.

Fiscal Recovery Funds - Discussions surrounding the allocation of both State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Administered by the Department of Treasury, ARP Fiscal Recovery Funds build on and expand support provided to governments during the past year. These funds provide substantial flexibility for each government to meet local needs—including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hardest hit by the crisis. These funds can also be used to make necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) - Discussion of the dispersement of funds from the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), which is part of the American Rescue Plan and provides money to State educational agencies (SEAs) and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. Administered by the Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Emergency Connectivity Fund - Discussions surrounding the allocation of funding created under ARPA. ECF funding provides money for schools and libraries to purchase laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and broadband connectivity for students, school staff, and library patrons in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Program is administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Higher Education Emergency Relief - Discussions and funding related to the federal program established during the COVID-19 pandemic that provides emergency grants to higher education institutions.

Adoptions - Policies, regulations, funding, programming surrounding adoption of children; also includes info relating to adoptive parent(s).

Affirmative Action Plans - New plans and updates to affirmative action plans; includes committee/commission/board appointments.

Anti-Poverty - Policies, discussions, programs on reducing poverty and assisting those who are experiencing it. Includes funding and grants for programs and assistance.

Book Bans - Discussions related to book bans/challenges at municipal library boards and school libraries.

Child Welfare - Policies or regulations designed to promote the well-being and safety of children and families by helping families care for their children. 

Childcare Programming - Funding, grants, and programming for child care services.

Communities of Color - General discussions, funding/grants, programming, plans, assistance for people belonging in communities of color; also commonly called BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).

Conversion Therapy - Policies and discussions on conversion & gender therapies. Includes bans, funding, issues, etc.

Critical Race Theory - Policies, discussions, and issues surrounding Critical Race Theory, which states that U.S. social institutions are laced with racism embedded in laws, regulations, rules, and procedures that lead to differential outcomes by race.

Drag Performances - Policies, regulations, bans, discussions on drag shows/performances and the businesses that host them.

Environmental Justice - Policies, plans, discussions. Environmental justice is a social movement to address the unfair exposure of poor and marginalized communities to harms associated with resource extraction, hazardous waste, air & water pollution, and other land uses.

Fair Treatment - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding the legal concept  "that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies."

Flag Bans - Policies & discussions surrounding banning of flags; Includes state/US flags, school flags, pride/LGBTQIA+, etc.

Food Access & Assistance - Policies/programs/funding related to addressing food access/insecurity, food deserts, or creation of community-based meal programs which provide food for the elderly, poor, or other persons with needs.

Foster Care System - Policies, regulations, programs, funding surrounding foster care system.

Gender Neutral Bathrooms - Discussions and policies on the implementation of gender-neutral bathrooms.

Grief Services - Policies, programs, discussions around grief and PTSD services for families and children due to community violence, Covid-19, or other situations.

Homelessness - Policies, regulations, programs, and discussions on persons without a home or unhoused.

Language & Interpretation Access - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding language, interpretation, and translation access & services; includes requirements for language access in government/school board meetings, funding/grants/programming, new/updated contracts and agreements, issues with existing services

LGBTQ+ - Discussions and policies surrounding LGBTQ+ community and issues affecting gender identity.

Migration - Policies, regulations, funding, and discussions surrounding the migration/movement of people for various reasons, including resource needs and safety purposes.

Mobility - Policy, rate adjustments, mobility fees, and plans for mobility that get incorporated into a comprehensive or master plan. 

Quality of Life - Policies or initiatives to encourage quality of life in communities. 

Reparations - Policies, programs, funding, discussions relating to reparations for victims of slavery and their descendants.

Reverse Racism - Policies, discussions, issues regarding reverse racism/discrimination/bias, includes councilperson and public comments.

Senior Services - Programs, policies, or discussions surrounding services aimed at senior citizens (Fall prevention, Alzheimer's assistance, Elder abuse, etc.).

Social Emotional Learning - Policies, discussions, and issues surrounding Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Animal Alteration - Regulations around animal alterations, including declawing, devocalization, ear cropping, tail docking, and branding.

Animal Behavior and Health - Policies and discussions about animal issues including dangerous animals, feral cats, animal disease, vaccinations and spay/neuter. 

Animal Boarding - Policies regulating animal boarding, kenneling, and pet sitting businesses.

Animal Feed - Policy, programs, broad discussions, or issues related to food given to domestic animals, especially livestock.

Animal Rescues - Policies & regulations for animal rescue organizations. Includes license/operation/staff requirements. Does not include projects or service contracts with individual rescues.

Animal Shelters - Policies, discussions, projects, and funding opportunities for animal shelters and animal control agencies.

Animal Welfare & Abuse - Policies surrounding animal welfare & abuse, including animal abuse registry, abuse reporting requirements, restricting future animal ownership, and general animal welfare issues.

Dog Training Policy - Policies, regulations, restrictions on dog training. Includes licensing changes for both trainers and training facilities, bans on facilities, staffing requirements, etc.

Domestic Breeding - Policies and discussions surrounding domestic animal breeding.

Emotional Support Animals - Policies and discussions regarding emotional support animals and comfort animals.

Pet Grooming - Regulations on animal grooming businesses that promote safe and healthy practices.

Pet Sale & Adoption - Policies and regulations on pet sale and adoptions, including puppy mills and exotic animal bans.

Service Animals - Policy and discussions on service animals. Defined by the ADA as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.

Arts in Education - Policies, programs, funding, discussions surrounding arts in schools & education. Includes new/updates to contracts for programming & services.

Charter Schools - Discussion/policies/funding of schools that receive government funding but operate independently of the established state school system in which it is located.

Early Childhood Education - Policies, discussions, programs, funding for early childhood education, child development, and preschool & kindergarten readiness.

Educational & After-School Programs - Policies, discussions, funding for after-school, summer, and out of school programming. Includes new programs and updates to existing programs.

English Language Learners - Policies/programs to help non-native English speakers gain better proficiency with the language.

Environmental Branding - Projects and bids for communications/marketing/branding consultations in schools as well as discussions on available funding & needs for consultants.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Policies, funding, broad discussions, and issues surrounding historically black colleges & universities (HBCU).

Literacy Programs - Policies and discussions about new literacy programs at School Districts Only.

Proprietary Schools - Policies, regulations, discussions on proprietary (private, for profit) or vocational (related to specific career) schools relating to tax preparation careers.

School Bonds - Discussion/consideration of elections seeking voter approval of funds that can only be used for school facilities.

School Start Date - Discussions and policies about the legal date that state public schools must begin holding classes.

Battery-Operated Power Equipment Incentives - Discussions, programs, and funding for incentives & rebates to switch from gas-powered outdoor equipment (leaf blowers, mowers, chain saws, etc.) to battery-powered or electric; also includes buyback programs to encourage switching to battery-powered/electric.

Carbon Capture - Policies, discussions, or projects surrounding carbon capture, a way of reducing carbon emission involving the capture of the carbon dioxide produced by power generation or industrial activity, and carbon sequestration, the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Climate Change - Policies and regulations designed to reduce human emission of greenhouse gasses and combat the negative effects of a warmer climate.

Climate Migration - Policies, discussions, and programs about movement of people due to environmental changes in climate.

Decarbonization - Policies and plans that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low carbon power sources, achieving a lower output of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.

Dredging Services - Projects, agreements, contracts, RFPs for dredging services

Drought Management - Policies and programs designed to build greater resilience to drought and mitigate the negative effects. Drought management programs rest on three pillars: monitoring and early warning; vulnerability and impact assessment; and mitigation, preparedness, and response.  

Electric Outdoor Equipment - Policies, regulations, restrictions surrounding electric & battery powered lawn equipment; Includes time of day or seasonal bans, noise restrictions, etc.

Flooding Projects - Projects and plan updates that work to reduce the impacts of flooding and subsequent property damage. Examples can include removing or relocating building from high-risk floodplains or elevating buildings above known flood heights.

Gas-Powered Outdoor Equipment Regulations - Regulations, restrictions, bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn equipment, and outdoor power equipment. Includes time of day, temporary, seasonal, and complete bans.

Groundwater Quality - Policies and regulations on the water that exists underground. Groundwater is used to supply water needs for the public when there is not enough surface water available. 

Herbicide Chemicals - Policies and discussions on chemicals used in herbicides. Includes regulations, restrictions, and bans on use of certain chemicals or herbicides as a whole.

Land & Wildlife Protection - Policy, programs, plans, broad issues surrounding land & wildlife protection. Includes critical areas ordinance (CAO), wetland protection, endangered species, and invasive species.

Nitrogen Regulation - Policies, regulations, and bans surrounding use of nitrogen in fertilizers.

Ocean Conservation - Policies, regulations, programs, funding, plans surrounding ocean conservation & protection; also include discussions on coral reefs, ocean water quality, and reef/habitat restoration

Pesticide Chemicals - Policies and discussions surrounding certain chemicals in pesticides (e.g. chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, etc.); includes bans and restrictions on use of these chemicals.

Phosphate Regulation - Policies, regulations, and bans surrounding use of phosphates in fertilizer.

Pollinators - Discussions surrounding policies, programs, and projects to improve and preserve pollinator habitats.

Pollution & Air Quality - Regulations, plans, or projects for the purpose of reducing outdoor pollution and improving air quality for the purposes of improving public health.

Sand Dune Buildability - Discussion, policies, regulations on new construction or alteration of existing sand dunes.

Shoreline Projects - Projects centered around the development or rehabilitation of shoreline property. Can refer to either commercial or ecological development/rehabilitation.

Shoreline Protection - Policies, regulations, programs for the purpose of slowing erosion.

Turf Regulation - Policies, regulations, restrictions on functional & non-functional turf/grass. Includes things like zoning regulations, water limits, types of turf allowed/not allowed.

Water Conservation - Policies/ordinances that work to enhance the efficiency of water usage. Includes new/updated plans, issues with current conservation efforts, and discussions on a need for conservation efforts.

Watersheds - Policies and discussion on the protection/creation of areas of land where the water that drains off goes into rivers, streams, or lakes.

Wildfire Risk - Policies/ordinances in place to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Wildlife Urban Interface - Policies and discussions on municipal zoning of transition land between unoccupied land and human development. It is the line, area, or zone where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland/wildlife.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Policies and requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act & ADA compliance, programs and funding for improvements/upgrades, major city/county-wide ADA plans and projects, discussions on a need for ADA compliance/issues with lack of compliance.

Census - Policy, programs, discussions surrounding census miscount and undercount.

CHIPS and Science Act - Funding, grants, programming at local level from passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. The CHIPS and Science Act will boost American semiconductor research, development, and production, ensuring U.S. leadership in the technology that forms the foundation of everything from automobiles to household appliances to defense systems.

Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) - Policies, regulations, general discussions surrounding DACA individuals - can include conversations on housing, education/tuition, aid/assistance, status updates, voting, etc.

Federal Lobbying - Includes policies and regulations surrounding federal lobbying as well as RFPs and contracts for lobbying services

Financial Audits - Policies, regulations, discussions on financial audits. Includes new/updated/existing contracts for auditing as well as conversations on a need for auditing services.

Government Populated Tax Returns - Policies, discussions, funding on government populated tax returns, automated tax returns, & pre-populated tax returns.

Immigration - Discussions and policy relating to immigration.

Inflation Reduction Act - Discussions surrounding the impact on communities and industries and how to use funds from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Bill signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16, 2022, designed to lower energy costs, increase cleaner energy production, and reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. The legislation is expected to raise $737 billion, require total investments of $437 billion, and result in a deficit reduction of more than $300 billion.

Proprietary Schools - Policies, regulations, discussions on proprietary (private, for profit) or vocational (related to specific career) schools relating to tax preparation careers.

State Legislation - Refers to legislation being considered in the state legislature that will enforce changes on how municipal government is allowed to operate (e.g., property tax hike restrictions).

Student Loan Forgiveness - Local policies, regulations, discussions on school loan forgiveness for college/university students.

Tariffs - Includes local-level policies and general discussions on tariffs - include things like ordinances/resolutions, discussions of larger impacts, new processes/procedures for dealing with tariffs, rate changes. May also include discussions on trade sanctions

Tax Fraud - Policies, regulations, discussions, issues on tax fraud with tax returns, identity theft, and tax preparation.

Tax Preparation & Anticipation - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding preparation of tax returns and anticipation of refunds. Includes new/updated contracts for tax services and conversations on need for tax services; Also includes policies/discussions on the tax preparers.

US-Mexico Border - Discussions surrounding issues/problems/projects related to the US-Mexico border.

Veteran and Military Affairs - Broad category relating to policies/programs/funding for issues affecting veterans, e.g. employers incentives, housing benefits, etc.

Allergen Training - Policies, regulations, discussions, programs relating to training employees on allergens.

Dietary Labeling - Policies and discussions surrounding requirements for dietary and allergen labels on food products.

Drive-Through Policy - Policies, regulations, restrictions on drive-throughs for restaurants, banks, retail, etc. Includes issues, bans, lane regulations, setbacks, etc. Does not include projects.

Food Ingredients & Additives - Policies, regulations, restrictions, discussions surrounding different ingredients & additives found within foods & beverages; includes discussions on color additives & artificial colors, artificial flavoring, caffeine, sugar content & high fructose corn syrup

Food Service Industry - Policies, broad issues, grants, etc. related to the food industry. Includes food safety, food waste, and food inspections.

Food Truck Regulations - Policies, regulations, bans surrounding food trucks. Includes issues with, fee/permitting/licensing changes.

Ghost Kitchens - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans, and general discussions on ghost kitchens.

Healthy Beverages - Policies, regulations, discussions on healthy/default beverages offered with kids meals.

Outdoor Dining - Policies, regulations, restrictions on outdoor dining; includes things like operational changes & requirements, zoning policies, city/county-wide plans, hours/time of day restrictions, etc.

Pets in Food & Retail Spaces - Policies, regulations, discussions on allowing pets in indoor & outdoor dining areas, food establishments, and retail spaces.

Sugary Drinks - Policies and discussions surrounding sugary drinks. Includes implementation of tax and rate changes, sales requirements/bans, etc.

Accessory Dwellings - Policy, programs, and registration regarding accessory dwelling units. Zoning law relating to the development of small, independent residential dwellings on the same lot as a single-family zoned residential property. Examples include an apartment over the garage, a tiny house in the backyard, or a basement apartment. Other names include accessory apartments, secondary or in-law suites, and granny flats.

Affordable Housing - Policy, programs, funding, plans, and broad issues surrounding affordable housing. Defined by the federal government as housing someone can afford while paying no more than 30% of their income. Can also be considered publicly owned or subsidized rental properties for low-income families, seniors or persons with disabilities. This topic includes policies, taxes, programs, and plans that relate to affordable housing. 

Fair Housing - Policy, programs, broad issues, and funding discussions. Outlawing of discrimination against home renters and buyers by landlords, sellers, and lenders on account of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or family status. Criteria were established by the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and while state and local laws may expand on these protections but cannot reduce them.

Fractional Ownership - Policies, regulations, restrictions, etc. Fractional ownership is a co-ownership arrangement in which participants share the costs and benefits of a given asset, depending on what percentage of the asset the co-owners each own.

Housing Production Plans - Creation of new & updates to existing plans. Also include funding/grants for planning and issues with existing plans.

Labor Housing - Policies, programs, grants, and discussions surrounding labor housing (i.e. housing for farm workers, migrant workers, etc.).

Manufactured & Mobile Housing - Policies and regulations surrounding manufactured housing/offsite construction, mobile homes and parks, and tiny homes.

Multifamily Policy - Policies and regulations on the development of multifamily dwelling units.

Real Estate Broker Requirement - Policies, requirements, regulations on licensed brokers for real estate.

Rent Control - Policies, regulations, restrictions on rent control for housing.

Rental Housing - Policy, programs, plans, broad issues related to landlord-tenant issues, evictions, rental registration, property management, rental licenses, vouchers, or assistance. 

Short Term Rentals - Policy, programs, registration, broad issues related to short term rentals. 

Targeted Residential Investment - Discussions of this specific phrase related to municipal investment policy to incentivize construction of affordable rentals in mixed income communities.

BIF Airport Infrastructure - Discussions relating to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about airport improvement funding and safety programs.

BIF Broadband Infrastructure - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about funding and programs for broadband efficiency and connectivity infrastructure.

BIF Energy Infrastructure - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about funding and programs for energy infrastructure & efficiency improvements.

BIF Environmental Remediation - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about funding and programs for contaminant and pollutant removal and environmental restoration.

BIF Public Transit - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about public transit funding and improvement programs.

BIF Rail Infrastructure - Discussions relating to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements) about rail infrastructure funding and programs.

BIF Surface Transportation - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about surface transportation funding and programs.

BIF Water Infrastructure - Discussions relating to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework/Deal) about funding and programs for water infrastructure and quality.

Build America, Buy America Act - The BABA Act shall ensure that none of the funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure, including each deficient program, may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.

Safe Streets For All - Part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal; discussions regarding funding or programs to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Boat & RV Storage - Policies & regulations surrounding storage of boats & RVs; Includes zoning restrictions, building requirements, operational/management standards

Build to Rent Policy - Policies, regulations, bans, and discussions on build-to-rent single family homes, townhomes, row houses, etc.

Build to Suit Policy - Policies and regulations on build to lease/build to suit construction. A build to suit is a commercial building or space specifically constructed to the client’s needs. The client will hire a commercial developer to see the project through. The developer will acquire, take ownership and manage the risk and the client, in turn, will lease the property from that developer.

Data Centers - Policies, regulations, standards for data centers; may also be referred to as digital asset mining facilities. Includes both zoning & operational policies.

Development Requirements - Policy changes surrounding energy efficiency standards, setbacks, height/width/minimum requirements, screening, visibility, subdivision regulations, aesthetic requirements, etc.

Developments of Regional Impact - Includes both policies and projects. DRIs are land use projects which, due to its character, magnitude and/or location could have substantial effect on the health, safety, or welfare of citizens in a given region, often affecting more than one governmental jurisdiction.

Eminent Domain - Refers to individual cases of the use of eminent domain by a Government entity. Eminent Domain is authorized in the Constitution which states the Government may take private property for public use, with "just compensation". Just compensation is typically defined as "fair market value".

Energy Siting - Policies and regulations on how/where energy production facilities can be built.

Energy/Utility Land Lease Agreements - New & updated land lease agreements for energy & utility (ie. solar, wind, telecom, etc.)

Foreign Buyers - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans on foreign companies buying US land (specifically a concern with farmland).

Growth Management & Control - Policies, regulations, plans regarding managing and controlling growth of municipalities; includes management of density & development type, limiting number of permits issued annually, controlling water & other resources to be used for new development, and amount/type of new construction allowed

Historic Preservation - Policies, plans, and programs that seek to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance.

Immovable Property - Policy surrounding any type of real estate (building or land) that cannot be moved from one place to another, generally a Louisiana phrase.

Land Dedication - Policy, programs, plans, broad issues & individual cases referring to the donation of land or the creation of an easement for the purpose of public use.

Land Lease Agreements (Non-Energy/Utility) - New & updated general land lease agreements. Does not include energy & utility.

Land Management and Records - Policies, requirements, funding/grants surrounding land management & land records software; Includes municipalities in need of new/replacement software, RFPs/RFQs, issues with existing software, updates & renewals for existing contracts/agreements

Mill Sites - Includes policies, regulations, restrictions, redevelopment plans, funding/grants for redevelopment, etc.

Mining Regulations - Policies and discussions for the opening, operation, and closure of mines in the extraction of useful materials from the earth.

Pocket Communities - Policies, regulations, discussions, projects surrounding pocket communities, aka pocket neighborhoods. Pocket neighborhoods are clustered groups of neighboring houses or apartments gathered around a shared open space (i.e. a garden courtyard, a pedestrian street, a series of joined backyards, or a reclaimed alley).

Property Appraisal Services - RFPs/RFQs and discussions on need for appraisal services, new/updated/renewing contracts & agreements, issues with existing services

Quarry Regulation - Policies, regulations, bans for quarries, open-pit mines, gravel pits, etc. Includes regulations on reuse and restoration of old quarries

Real Estate Conversion - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding conversion of commercial properties to residential; does not include mentions of individual properties being converted

Responsible Construction - Policies, regulations, general discussions on adopting responsible construction practices

Right of Way - Individual right of way acquisitions and ordinance/policy updates. Legal agreements/easements that establish the right to pass along a specific route of property that belongs to another.  

RV Parks Regulation - Policies, regulations, restrictions on RV (recreational vehicle) parks. Includes zoning & land use regulations, licensing requirements, operational changes, etc.

Vacant or Blighted Property - Policy, programs, plans, funding, registries, and broad issues surrounding blighted or vacant properties.

Zoning and Land Use Code - General amendments to zoning ordinance, municipal code, or land development ordinance (LDO, LDC, UDO, UDC) relating to zoning and land use.

Board Vacancies - Announcements of board, commission, and committee vacancies & new appointments when posted in board agenda or discussed in meeting minutes.

Campaigns & Elections - Policies and discussions relating to permanent changes (affecting more than one election) in the administration of elections or campaign requirements/restrictions.

City Charters - Proposed or adopted amendments to City Charters or references made to charter during meeting.

Community Engagement - Creation or amendment of citizen participation plans. Discussion of upcoming or recently completed surveys.

Government Accountability - Discussion of, implementation of, and policies helping voters discern whether their government and/or elected officials are acting in their best interest.

Legal Representation for Appraisal Districts - Looking for discussions on need for legal representation in appraisal districts, any contracts/agreements/RFPs for legal services.

Police Engagement - Discussions, policies, programs on increasing or need for police engagement. Upcoming or recent surveys. 

Public Private Partnerships - Policy, changes, concerns about, new or proposed arrangements between a government agency and a private sector company for the purpose of project completion that falls beyond the scope of what the government agency can accomplish.

Ranked Choice Voting - Policies and discussions related to Ranked Choice Voting and preference of candidate names on ballots. 

Redistricting - Policies and discussions surrounding redistricting procedures, updates to/redrawing of electoral boundaries and maps, etc. Includes new/changing appointees to redistricting commissions.

Referendums - Discussions surrounding upcoming and recently completed referendums, a general vote by the electorate on a single governing question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. 

Retreats - Refers to upcoming school or municipal board retreats typically for the purpose of focusing on specific, complex, problems.

Special Elections - Special elections relating to council/commission/school board members, seat vacancies, and personnel only. Includes upcoming elections, time/date announcements, election results, length of voting periods.

Voting Machines - Policies, discussions, and funding related to upgrading, changing, evaluating the equipment and vendors of voting machines.

Voting Rights - Policy, discussions, and programs surrounding a citizen's right to vote and access to voting stations.

Website Development - Discussions, contracts, and partnerships surrounding website design for municipalities. Includes funding/grant discussions, issues with current websites, RFPs/contracts for new websites/website updates, discussions on need for redesign/updates.

Anesthesia - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding anesthesia and sedation; include reporting requirements, monitoring procedures, policies on administration, inspections, etc.

Continuing Education - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding requirement changes to education and training of a provider. 

Controlled Substances - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions on the requirements regarding controlled substances provided by a medical provider or pharmacist and filled in a pharmacy. 

Cost-Sharing - State Boards Only. Policies, regulations, and discussions surrounding healthcare cost-sharing: deductibles, copayments, co-insurance, and primary/secondary insurance.

Dentistry - Policies, regulations, discussions regarding dentistry and its specialty areas

Drug & Medication - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions about drugs and medications provided by a medical provider or pharmacist and filled in a pharmacy, including transportation, pricing, and drug delivery methods.

Healthcare Advertising - State Boards Only. Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding advertising for healthcare services (ie. doctors, pharmaceuticals, massage therapy, dentistry, etc.)

Licensure - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding provider and location licensure and licensing requirements including rule, process, or requirement changes.

Medical Accreditation - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding the accreditation of programs and boards licensed to certify speciality physicians and other providers.

Medical Misinformation - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding medical misinformation or disinformation and repercussions to a medical provider’s license.

Mobile Dentistry - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding dentistry practices not in a brick and mortar setting.

Prescription Issues - State Boards Only. Policies, regulations, discussions on prescription fraud & misuse, revocation of prescriber licenses due to fraud/misinformation, and other prescription issues.

Scope of Practice - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding the activities that a provider is permitted to perform.

Supervision Requirements - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions regarding supervision requirements, sometimes called Collaborative Practice Agreement, related to a medical provider and supervisee license; also includes supervision requirements in relation to training

Telehealth - State Boards Only. Policies and discussions on requirements regarding remote health services including virtual health visits, pharmacy services, and remote dentistry.

Title Misappropriation - Includes broad discussions of medical specialty titles used incorrectly. Issue in the medical community that can cause patient confusion & misinformation.

Dark Skies - State or municipal zoning law designed to combat light pollution for purposes of energy conservation, public safety, and aesthetic or astronomical capabilities. 

Drones - Policies governing the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Can be autonomous or human controlled. Often contain cameras for the purpose of aerial surveillance.

Odor Control - Policies, discussions, and regulations surrounding odor emissions from businesses, manufacturing facilities, etc.

Open Flame Regulation - Policies, restrictions, bans surrounding open flame/open burning.

Public Banking - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding public banking (banks owned & managed by the gov't).

Robotics Policy - Policies, regulations, discussions impacting the use of robots/robotics.

Sign Ordinance - Upcoming, in progress, or recently passed amendments to the sign ordinance or code.

Sound Regulation - Upcoming, in progress, or recently passed amendments to sound/noise ordinance or code.

Street Cutting & Restoration - Policies related to street cutting, cut fees, and street restoration. 

Street Sweeping - RFP's and new or updated contracts for street sweeping. Includes discussions on a need for street sweeping.

Vegetation Management - Refers to trees/shrub ordinances that regulate tree pruning/trimming, brush removal, herbicide/pesticide use and other strategies to minimize the growth of incompatible/inhospitable species.

Commercial Fueling - Policies, regulations, projects, issues with commercial fueling.

Compressed Natural Gas - Projects and policies related to CNG, an eco-friendly alternative to gas. Made by compressing natural gas (methane) down to less than 1% of its volume, CNG fuel is safer than gasoline and diesel because it is non-toxic and does not contaminate ground water.

Compressor Stations - Projects or issues surrounding natural gas compressor station facilities.

Liquified Natural Gas - Policies, regulations, projects surrounding liquified natural gas (LNG)

Oil & Gas Policy - Regulations on oil or gas production, infrastructure, or use as an energy source.

Oil & Gas Extraction Projects - Projects or issues surrounding facilities used for the extraction of oil & gas. Includes fracking, injection, boring, well sites etc. 

Oil Spills - Policies, plans, prevention, or incidents of oil spills.

Pipelines - Plans, funding, and projects related to oil & gas pipelines.

Pump Facilities - Discussions, policies, and projects surrounding oil facilities with equipment for the purpose of pumping and transporting fluids from one place to another. 

Property Ownership - Policies surrounding home & property ownership such as mortgage assistance or tax, documentary stamps, homestead exemptions/taxes, resale inspections, point of sale, etc. 

Real Estate Agents - Refers to mentions of actions by a real estate agent or association.

Real Estate Wholesaling - Policies, regulations, and discussions. Real estate wholesaling is a business strategy in which a wholesaler enters into a contract on a home before eventually selling the contract to a new buyer. The wholesaler acts like an intermediary, selling the property on behalf of the property owner and keeping the profit.

Soil - Policies, programs, plans, funding, or broad issues related to soil, including topsoil rule, soil requirements, soil boring, and mineral rights.

Water Rights - Policies, issues, discussions, individual cases of the legal rights of property owners to access and use bodies of water adjacent to lands they own. Can also refer to discussions on the right of persons to have water for basic needs.

AIDS/HIV - Includes general discussions, funding/grants, programming, assistance for people with AIDS and HIV

Antimicrobial Resistance - Policies and programs surrounding antimicrobial resistance/antibiotic resistance; includes grant opportunities for hospitals.

Asbestos - Policies and projects surrounding the use or removal of asbestos - a heat-resistant mineral that can be woven into fabrics and used in fire-resistant and insulating materials. Sustained exposure can cause cancer or other diseases - due to this, only allowed to be used if accounting for less than 1% of a consumer product.

Autism & Neurodiversity - Policies, discussions, programming, funding, & services for autistic and/or neurodivergent people and their families; also includes those with learning disabilities, sensory disorders, and ADD/ADHD

Community Health Centers - Policies and regulations surrounding Community Health Centers. Includes funding & grants around creating/building new centers and discussions on need for new/more centers.

Drug and Medicine Disposal - Policy, programs, broad discussions surrounding drug take back and prescription medicine disposal.

Drug Pricing - Policies, agreements/contracts, discussions, issues with drug pricing and affordability.

Electromagnetic Fields - Policies and discussions surrounding the risks or health effects of electromagnetic fields.

End of Life Care - Policies, regulations, funding/grants, general discussions surrounding end of life care

Food As Medicine - Discussions, policies, and programs on food as medicine and making healthy food an integral part of healthcare.

Health Equity - Policies, discussions, programs on health equity & literacy. Includes programs for increasing literacy and availability in low-income, disproportioned, and rural areas.

Health Mergers - General discussions surrounding merging and consolidation of healthcare facilities & hospitals - includes decisions made on upcoming & recent mergers, conversations on potential/undecided mergers, issues with mergers, any policy/regulation changes

Healthcare Records - Includes policies, regulations, & restrictions surrounding electronic health/medical records, RFPs/RFQs for new databases, contract & agreement renewals/updates, discussions on need for new software or issues with existing software, and funding/grant conversations.

Hospital Acquired Infections - Policies, programs, and grant opportunities surrounding hospital acquired infections/healthcare associated infections.

Insurance - Broad topic referring to changes in insurance coverage (i.e. rate or benefit changes, provider changes, etc).

Lead - Policies, programs, and projects designed to reduce the harmful effects of lead. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has some beneficial uses, it can be toxic to humans and animals, causing health effects.

Mask Policy - Policies, regulations, and discussions on the wearing of masks.

Maternal Health - Policies, discussions, programs, and funding opportunities about maternal health.

Mental Health - Policies, discussions, programs, funding for mental health programming & services. Includes contracts for services, board appointments/vacancies, updates to existing programs, needs for funding/programming/services.

Mold - Policies, regulations designed to reduce the incidence of mold in commercial or residential (apartment) properties in the interest of public health/safety.

Monkeypox (Mpox) - Policies, plans, programs, and funding changes related to the Monkeypox virus.

Mosquito Control - Policies, regulations, discussions, bans relating to mosquito & vector control - spray/pesticide regulations, new/updates to mosquito control districts, appointments to mosquito control boards, funding/contracts/need for control & reduction programs.

Mosquito-borne Diseases - Policies, regulations, discussions on monitoring/controlling/preventing mosquito-borne diseases & illnesses, e.g. West Nile, Zika, Arbovirus. Includes funding discussions & programs.

Private Ambulance - Policies, discussions, and contracts about a private commercial venture which is involved in the transport, transfer, or pre-hospital medical treatment of the ill and injured.

Public Health Emergency - Policies, plans, programs, and funding related to disease preparedness, emergencies, epidemics, and pandemics, including discussions about workforce priorities.

Reproductive Health - Policies, discussions, programs, regulations, funding/grants on reproductive health, fertility, and the various methods for preventing & terminating pregnancies

Residential Treatment Centers - Policies, regulations, funding, programming for residential treatment centers & programs; may also be called congregate care or live-in centers. Includes zoning ordinances, licensing/staffing requirements, new/updated programs, program funding, etc.

School Based Healthcare - Policies, programs, funding/grants, general discussions. School-based health centers are partnerships between schools and community health organizations to offer healthcare services for students.

Trauma-Informed Care - Policies, programs, discussions on trauma-informed & integrated healthcare. Includes any grants or funding for new/existing programs or discussion on a need for trauma-informed care.

Vaccinations - Policies and discussions surrounding vaccines for fighting public health issues.

Youth Mental Health - Discussions, policies, and programs about mental health of students/youth in schools including universities and colleges.

Body Cameras - Discussions and policies on public safety officers wearing body cameras while on duty.

Copper Theft - Policies and programs surrounding theft of copper wiring and how to stop the theft.

Corrections Policy - Policies and discussions surrounding correctional facilities/prisons/jails, etc.

Corrections Telecom Services - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding cost of prison telecom services & phone calls made by incarcerated people.

Criminal Justice Reform - Policies, programs, and discussions related to the criminal legal system and criminal justice reform for adults & youth; Includes funding & programs for jailed adults & minors, re-entry prevention, bail & sentencing reform, conversations on restorative justice

Domestic Violence - Policies, programs, discussions around preventing domestic violence and services for people experiencing it.

Firearm Regulations - Policies, discussions, programs surrounding firearm regulations, licensing and storage requirements, and prevention & control of gun violence.

Human Trafficking - Policies designed to combat the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. Trafficking may encompass providing a spouse in the context of forced marriage, or the extraction of organs or tissues, including for surrogacy and ova removal.

Incarceration Reform - Policy, programs, or discussions surrounding prisoner reform or inmate rehabilitation. Includes any programming or services for inmates, discussions surrounding re-entry and recidivism, and prison/jail reform.

Policing - Policies, discussions, programs, regulations on policing, community policing, police brutality, and tactics. Includes conversations on funding.

Public Safety Concerns - Discussions on the creation of new ordinances to reduce problems in a community or the creation of new programs and grants to address public safety concerns or eliminate/reduce crime.

Robotics in Policing - Policies, regulations, discussions on use of robotics within law enforcement; Also includes any issues, bans, or funding discussions.

School Bus Safety - Policies, regulations, plans, broad discussions surrounding safety measures with school buses - looking at student safety both on and off the bus. Also includes contracts, RFPs, and agreements for cameras & other safety measures.

Survivors of Violent Crime - Policies and discussions surrounding victims and survivors of violent crime and their families; Includes things like: funding & grants, programming, assistance, intervention services, advocacy

Tasers - RFPs, agreements, contracts, funding, and discussions of need for new/replacement tasers for police officers, school safety, security, etc.

Bilingual Literacy - Policies and discussion on Spanish-English bilingual literacy programs in schools.

Course Requirements - Policies, regulations, discussions relating to school courses/classes, courses required for high school graduation, and elective courses.

Curriculum - Policies, regulations, bans on curriculum for K-12 schools. Includes updates to/reviews of current curriculum, issues with current curriculum, and any sort of RFP/contract/agreement for studies, analysis, and administration of curriculum.

Decision Education - Policies, funding/grants, new/updated goals, and discussions surrounding decision education for students - provides children & teens with the foundation for making decisions proactively and rationally, empowering them in developmentally appropriate ways to determine their values, opinions, and judgements.

Dyslexia - Policies, programs, and discussions about dyslexia, a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

Educator Professional Development and Training - Policies, requirements, funding/grants, and discussions on professional development and trainings for educators.

Education Standards - Policies, regulations, discussions, changes, issues with educational & academic standards, standardized testing & assessments, and math/science/language arts/etc. standards.

Gender and Sex Curriculum - Discussions and policies about changes and updates to curriculum in schools related to gender issues and sex education.

Information Literacy - Policies, funding/grants, and discussions surrounding information literacy for students, also called media literacy. The ability to find and evaluate information and use it to formulate one's own opinions and insights or make decisions.

Liberal, Ethnic, and Social Studies - Policies and discussions regarding liberal, ethnic, and social studies curriculum for schools.

Literacy Intervention - Policies and discussions about literacy intervention programs.

Literacy Programs - Policies and discussions about new literacy programs at School Districts Only.

Phonic & Phonemic Instruction - Policies, funding, programming, and discussions about phonics & phonemics instruction, including Decodable Books, Specific explicit phonics instruction, and three-cueing system.

Remote Learning - Policies, regulations, restrictions, programming, bans, discussions surrounding remote learning in schools; also includes hybrid learning

School Choice - Policies, plans, or programs related to School Choice (programs offering students and their families alternatives to public schools). These can be public charters, private, secular, or homeschooling.

School Employees - Broad category referring to any discussions/policies related to school employees/teachers.

Student Identity - Policies, regulations, discussions on student identity, gender expression, preferred pronouns/gender/names. Includes regulations & bans of teacher/faculty's actions in response to student expression.

School Lunches - Policies/programs/funding related to student meal services at school.

School Maintenance - Policies, regulations, contracts, RFPs, and discussions of need for school maintenance services. Includes updates to & extensions of current service contracts.

School Policy - Broad category referencing any type of change in district policy made at School Board meetings.

School Safety - Discussions and policies about safety in schools.

School Sports - Discussions and policies about sports in schools and requirements for participation.

School Tech Investments - Looking for discussions, RFPs, contracts for technology in schools - includes things like media center renovations, new audio-visual systems for classrooms, interactive whiteboards, microphones, projectors, etc.

School Transportation - Policies, programs, funding related to student transportation and busing to school.

Student Clubs and Organizations - Policies, regulations, bans, discussions on student clubs, activities, and organizations in schools

Superintendent Turnover - Discussions/hiring/resignations etc. related to School District Superintendents.

Textbooks & Instructional Materials - Discussions of textbook & instructional material purchases, reviews, adoptions, etc.

Tier 1 Interventions - Policies and discussions about Tier 1 Interventions.

Title II - Policies, programs, funding/grants relating to Title II in schools. Title II funding is used to support educators - ex. increasing quality/effectiveness/number of educators, providing low income & minority students with more access to educators, recruitment/hiring/retention of educators, professional development.

Title IV - Policies, programs, funding/grants relating to Title IV in schools. Title IV funding is for supporting students and their academic achievements - ex. increasing school capacity, providing all students with access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions, improving/increasing use of technology, supporting safe & healthy students.

Trade Opportunities in Schools - Discussions, agreements, programming, partnerships to give students more insight and get them more involved with trade jobs; Also include apprenticeship opportunities, funding for new/expanding programs

Tutoring - Policies, regulations, funding, programming for tutoring in schools; Also includes conversations surrounding learning loss and unfinished learning and discussions/issues with graduation rates & need for tutoring.

Hotel Tax - Policies and discussions surrounding hotel taxes, occupancy taxes, room taxes. etc. Includes implementation of tax and rate changes.

Impact Fees - The topic includes studies, changes to fees, or the imposition of new impact fees - typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer. The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a new development places on public infrastructure. Public infrastructure includes roads, schools, parks, recreational facilities, water and sewerage, among other services. 

Internet Sales Tax - Policies and discussions surrounding sales and use tax collected and remitted on remote sales of Internet-based retailers.

Local Taxes - Broad local level taxation discussions of changes including tax levies, tax exemptions, cuts, & credits.

Master Fee Schedule - Updates or new adoption of this schedule, a master document containing all government fees for a particular Government entity. 

Opportunity Zones - Changes, policy, issues related to part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, refers to economically distressed communities where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.

Property Taxes - Discussions, policies, and changes to property taxes, how they are administered, and to their rates.

Property Tax Delinquency - Looking for discussions on municipalities collecting delinquent property taxes; also include any contracts/agreements/RFPs for collection services as well as collection policy updates.

Sales Tax - Policy affecting sales tax, including rate changes.

Sales Tax on Services - Policies, regulations, discussions on sales tax for services (i.e. tax preparation, credit reporting, auditing, etc). Does not include discussions on sales tax for goods/purchases unless talked about alongside services.

Special Assessments - Discussions on implementation of a surtax levied on property owners to pay for specific local infrastructure projects such as the construction or maintenance of roads or sewer lines.

Transportation Utility Fee - Policies and discussions surrounding the transportation utility fee/tax, requirements, adoption of, and changes to rates.

Utility User Tax - Refers to discussions/rates/implementation of a tax on public utility usage such as communication, electric, gas, etc.

Broadband Policy - Resolutions, ordinances, and discussions around broadband & internet including access or availability.

Broadband & Telecommunications Projects - Captures elements of municipal bidding process in broadband and telecommunications projects.

Cable Franchise - Policies, projects, contract agreements on the provision of telecom, broadband, or video services.

Cell Phone Health & Safety - Looking for policies, regulations, discussions surrounding health and safety of cell phones; Includes things like health concerns, warning labels & safety disclosures, discussions on health effects, etc

Cybersecurity - Policies, programs, and discussions related to the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks.

Dark Fiber - Discussions and policies referring to fiber-optic infrastructure that is installed, but not in use. 

Fiber Infrastructure - Discussions surrounding infrastructure projects to lay, extend or improve fiber infrastructure. Includes conversations about HSD, ISP, Mbps, Gbps, optical fiber, conduit, bandwidth, high speed data, FTTH, FTTP, etc.

Fixed Wireless - Policy, programs, broad issues, and projects related to fixed wireless. Usually part of wireless LAN infrastructure, fixed wireless is the operation of wireless communication devices or systems used to connect two fixed locations (i.e. building to building) with a radio or other wireless link.

Government Owned Network - Discussions and policies surrounding publicly owned broadband networks.

Pole Attachments - Regulations/fees related to utility pole attachments. Can also refer to individual projects/agreements on attachments.

Telecom and Cable Regulatory Boards - Actions and discussions held by telecom regulatory bodies.

Telecommunication Policy - Policies, ordinances, programs regarding telecommunication service providers.

Telecommunications Towers - Refers to the planning, funding, and construction of new towers which support antennas for telecommunications services.

Agritourism - Policies, discussions, and projects surrounding agritourism (pumpkin patches, apple orchards, barn event rentals, etc). Includes individual instances.

Hotel & Lodging - Policies surrounding hotel & lodging, including occupancy policy changes and operational regulations.

Housekeeping Requirements - Policies and discussions surrounding cleaning procedures and housekeeping requirements for hotels/motels.

Resort Communities - Refers to special policies in place (i.e. different/limited types of taxes) for selectively defined communities that see high amounts of tourism.

Room Occupancy - Ordinances, new/changes to taxes, restrictions related to dev requirements/building code, and programs of ratio of occupied rooms to available rooms.

Tourism - Policies, ordinances, programs for the purpose of attracting visitors for recreation/relaxation opportunities.

Tourism Improvement District - Policies, discussions surrounding Tourism Improvement Districts. Includes creation of new districts, district renewals, and plan updates.

Advanced Aerial Mobility - Policies, regulations, restrictions, bans on advanced aerial mobility. Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) is an air transport system concept that integrates new, transformational aircraft designs and flight technologies into existing and modified airspace operations. The objective of AAM is to move people and cargo between places more effectively, especially in currently underserved local, regional, urban, and rural environments.

Autonomous Vehicles - Policies and broad discussions about the use or regulation of autonomous vehicles.

Blocked Crossings - Policies, projects, and discussions surrounding blocked crossings. Blocked crossings occur when stopped trains interfere with the flow of motor and pedestrian traffic at railroad crossing for extended periods of time; includes policies, projects, and discussions surrounding blocked crossings.

Clean Transit - Policies or projects that transition public transportation towards zero or low-emission vehicles. Also includes school buses and vehicles.

Commercial Motor Vehicles - Policies on vehicles used in the transportation of goods or passengers for profit. Operators of these vehicles are required to have a commercial driver's license.

Commercial Vehicle Insurance - Policies, regulations, and discussions on commercial insurance for vehicles for hire, taxis, ride sharing, etc.

Distracted Driving - Policies and discussions surrounding distracted driving (include initiatives to stop phone usage, etc.).

Electric Vehicles - Policies on vehicles that use one or more electric motors for propulsion. Electricity can be generated through a variety of sources such as: batteries, solar panels, fuel cells, or generators. EV's can be road and rail vehicles, aquatic vessels, and aircraft.

Fare Calculation - Policies and discussions on calculating fares for vehicles for hire, taxis, etc. Includes rate changes and potential studies/analysis on current rates.

Fleet Management - Refers to contracts for, or plans, regarding the management of a motor vehicle fleet to ensure optimal utilization, fuel consumption and maintenance. Fleet management can also involve coaching drivers in safety practices.

Freight Trains - Policies, regulations, and discussions surrounding freight train length and limits in the number of train cars allowed.

Fuel Standards - Policies, regulations, discussions on fuel standards for vehicles - includes discussions surrounding fuel economy & efficiency, use of alternative/cleaner fuels, etc.

Highway Expansion - Discussions/proposals relating to highway expansion.

Mass Transit - Policies, discussions, and programs related to mass transit needs and projects. 

Micromobility - Policies, regulations, and rules surrounding a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically below 25km/h (15mph) and driven by users personally, such as electric bikes and scooters.

Microtransit - Policies, regulations, programming, and funding relating to microtransit. Also includes contracts for services, issues with existing microtransit, and need for programming. Conceptually, microtransit fits somewhere between private individual transportation (cars/taxis/TNCs) and public mass transit (buses).

Parking - Policies, regulations, or problems relating to parking, especially concerning availability and supply.

Passenger Rail - Discussions about passenger rail interests in an area.

Passing Lanes - Discussions and policies on passing lanes, an added lane provided in one or both directions of travel on a conventional two-lane highway to improve passing opportunities.

Personal Vehicle Policy - Policies, regulations, discussions on personal vehicles. Includes insurance info, allowance/restriction in certain areas, discussions relating to ridesharing/vehicles for hire, etc.

Public Passenger Vehicle Policy - Policies, regulations, discussions on public passenger vehicles (vehicles that transport paying passengers). Includes info relating to ridesharing/taxis/etc., insurance info, restrictions in certain areas, fee changes, etc.

Railroad Safety - Policies, regulations, programming, funding/grants, initiatives, and broad issues surrounding railroad safety. Includes things like operations, track safety, hazardous materials, employee & general public accidents & fatalities.

Speeding - Policies, plans, concerns/issues with speeding. Includes funding/need for speeding studies.

Toll Regulation - Policies surrounding regulation of highway toll booths. Includes fee changes.

Towing & Wrecker Services - Policies, regulations, discussions, new & updated contracts and RFPs for towing & wrecker services, issues with existing contracts, need for services

Transportation Funding - Refers to revenue sources used to pay for vehicular infrastructure.

Transportation Network Companies - Policy or broad discussions relating to transportation network companies.

Vehicles For Hire - Policies, discussions, regulations, restrictions on vehicles for hire. Includes limos and taxicabs.

Vertiports - Policies, regulations, projects for vertiports. Includes both municipal and private projects.

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy - Policies, regulations, programs, funding, broad discussions surrounding C-PACE/Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy

Critical Minerals & Materials - Policies, regulations, general discussions surrounding critical minerals and materials, which are defined as any mineral or material that the US Dept of Energy has determined to be 1) a high risk for supply chain disruptions, and 2) essential in energy production, storage, transportation, and/or conservation.

Diesel Generators - Policies, discussions, and projects referring to the use of diesel generators, a diesel engine with an electric generator used to generate electrical energy.

Distributed Generation - Policies, discussions, and projects related to technologies that generate electricity at or near where it will be used.    

Electric Grids - Policies, broad discussions, and projects surrounding electric grids. Includes micro-grids.

Electricity Planning & Policy - Policies, regulations, or plans related to electricity. 

Energy Cooperatives - Policies, discussions, or newly created energy or electric organizations owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits.

Energy Decommissioning - Policies and projects by which an active or abandoned energy facility is broken down in an environmentally friendly and public safety focused manner. The process is done in a way that the land can eventually be repurposed for other uses.

Energy Districts - Policies and Projects, all mentions.

Energy Franchise - Energy franchise agreements or policy changes.

Energy Planning & Policy - Policies, broad discussions, or plans related to energy in general.

Energy Storage - Policies, broad discussions, and projects surrounding energy & battery storage.

Fuel Cells - Projects and policies where electrochemical cells that convert the chemical energy of a fuel (often hydrogen) and an oxidizing agent (often oxygen) into electricity.

Gas Utility Projects - Gas utility projects to construct, extend, or repair lines.

Lighting - Lighting policy changes and projects or contracts involving exterior lighting. 

Metering & Billing - Policies and discussions surrounding utility assistance, rates, metering, etc.

Metering Infrastructure - Projects for installing or upgrading utility metering infrastructure. Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and data management systems that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers.

Municipalized Energy - Policies and projects related to municipalization or aggregation of energy and utilities. The transfer of private energy entities, assets, service providers, or corporations to public ownership by a municipality, including (but not limited to) a city, county, or public utility district ownership.

Net Metering - Policies, projects, and broad discussions surrounding net metering.

Property Assessed Clean Energy - Policies/discussions/program updates. Program that allows property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. 

Power Agreements - Agreements for the supply of power, often referred to as 'power purchase agreements' or PPAs.

Power Generation - Policy, plans, funding, and projects related to power generation. Includes conversations about coal, cogeneration, and power plants.

Power Outages - Discussions, policies, and projects surrounding planned and unplanned outages, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), blackouts, brownouts. 

Power Transmission Projects - Construction/maintenance of transmission lines which carry electricity from generation facilities to substations and then on to residences/businesses.

Public Utilities Commission - Policies, programs, and discussions related to independent regulatory agencies responsible for the regulation of state and municipally-owned public utilities.

Small Modular Reactors - Policies and projects related to Small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors.

Substation Facilities - Projects or issues surrounding substation facilities.

Undergrounding - Policies, agreements, projects related to the undergrounding of utilities.

Utility Projects - Planning, funding, and construction of utilities. 

Utility Resilience - Policies, plans, funding, and projects designed to reduce the effects of disruptive events on utility infrastructure.

EPA Lead Grants - Policies, discussions, projects related to grants and funding from the EPA for Lead line services.

Fats, Oils, and Grease - Policies, programs, issues surrounding fats, oils, and grease. Includes disposal requirements and fees, issues with sewerage/water quality, etc.

Filtration Media - Policy, projects, or discussions about the use of different media in water filtration systems (i.e. Pyrolusite, Greensand, sand and anthracite, etc.).

Leak Detection - Policies and projects about the proactive detection of water and sewer pipe leakage.

Stormwater Projects - Projects regarding the collection and distribution of water that originates from rain or snow/snowmelt.

Wastewater & Sewer Projects - Refers to the construction or redevelopment of wastewater and sewer facilities; Includes upcoming engineering needs, funding discussions, and issues with existing wastewater & sewer systems

Water Policy - Policies and programs for water systems, sewer, wastewater, stormwater, flooding, etc.

Water Quality - Broad changes, programs, or issues with water quality. Includes conversations surrounding phosphorus, chloride, arsenic, clean drinking water or water pollution.

Water Rate Changes - Discussions related to sewer, water, and wastewater rate changes. 

Water Re-Use - Policies, programs, discussions, broad issues, projects surrounding re-use of water.

Water Softening - Policies, discussion, regulation changes, or bans relating to the softening of water.

Water Supply & Capacity - Policies, projects, discussions related to water utility infrastructure with the purpose of improving the efficiency of delivery and/or increasing the amount of water available to consumers.

Water Treatment Projects - Projects to create new treatment facilities where water is processed for a specific end-use purpose, i.e. drinking water, industrial water supply, irrigation, water recreation, etc.

Water Treatment Supplies - Policies, projects, and discussions surrounding use or replacement of water systems inside treatment plants; does not include construction of new wastewater treatment plants.

Affordable Housing Projects - Affordable housing construction projects or projects with an affordable housing element.

Airport Projects - Refers to contracts/agreements/new construction/renovation of municipal airports.

Architect Projects - Discussions, plans, and projects related to the need of an architect or architectural firm and its services.

Asphalt Plant Projects - Projects for new asphalt plants and expansions/upgrades to existing plants.

Building & Construction Management - Policies and regulations surrounding different aspects of construction management, like contract documentation, construction administration, etc. Also looking for upcoming projects needing these services.

Car Dealership Projects - Projects surrounding car dealerships.

Cemetery Projects - New and upcoming projects surrounding cemeteries.

Cold Storage Projects - Projects for cold storage and refrigerated warehousing.

Commercial & Retail Projects - Construction or expansion projects of commercial or retail facilities.

Community & Assisted Living Projects - Construction or expansion of community based residential facilities. Includes senior living, assisted living, memory care, residential facilities, etc.

Correctional Projects - Refers to contracts/agreements/new construction/renovation of correctional facilities.

Data Centers Projects - Expansions or new construction of physical locations where organizations house their data and mining applications and data.

Demolition - Discussions and projects on buildings to be demolished.

EV Charging Infrastructure - Projects for electric vehicle charging stations & infrastructure.

Facility Projects - Discussion of, contract agreements, and/or projects related to the construction or refurbishment of facilities, i.e. parking structures, buildings, roofs, etc.

Funeral Home Projects - Projects for funeral homes.

Geotechnical Engineering Bids - RFP's, proposals, and bids for projects needing geotechnical engineering services.

Gigaplant Projects - Projects for gigaplants/gigafactories and buildings over 1 million square feet.

Healthcare Projects - Refers to contracts, agreements, new construction, or renovation of healthcare facilities.

Higher Education Projects - Construction or expansion of university/college facilities.

Hotel Projects - Construction/development/refurbishment of transient dwelling properties. Does not include short-term rentals.

Indoor Agriculture Projects - Projects for indoor agriculture, vertical agriculture, and greenhouses.

Industrial Projects - Projects, such as factories, distribution centers, etc. that are "industrial" in nature.

K-12 School Projects - Construction, renovation, or expansion projects for K-12 school facilities.

Landfill Projects - Projects for new landfills and expansions of existing landfills.

Manufacturing Projects - New projects/developments related to the making of goods by hand or machine for sale to consumers.

Multi-use Projects - Refers to commercial developments that contain both residential and commercial uses.

Multifamily Projects - Development of housing units that are designed to hold more than one family, i.e. townhomes, apartments, etc. Can be part of multi-use properties.

Municipal Projects - Projects undertaken by municipalities for the purpose of improving public facilities, such as fire stations, EMS, libraries, police department buildings, town hall, etc.

Office Projects - Refers to discussions on redevelopment or new construction of office buildings.

Parks & Open Space Projects - Projects/plans regarding park growth and land development used to guide city policy on park acquisitions and facility development.

Plan Review & Inspection Services - Looking for upcoming RFPs & needs for services relating to plan reviews and building inspections. Also includes recently awarded contracts & extensions of existing contracts as well as issues with current contracts.

Playground Projects - New projects, renovations, and upgrades of playgrounds (includes for both schools and parks).

Pool and Water Park Projects - Includes projects for new pool and water park facilities as well as updates and expansions to existing facilities

Private School Projects - Construction or expansion of private school facilities. Includes daycares, private k-12 schools, adult education centers, special ed centers, youth centers, and church school.

Project Funding - Discussions of funding opportunities for financial institutions in building and construction projects.

Quarry & Mining Projects - Projects for new quarries and mines or expansions/updates of existing quarries and mines.

Recreation & Entertainment Projects - Large projects to build or expand facilities used for recreation and entertainment. Includes theaters, recreation centers, sports complexes/stadiums, event or conference centers, zoos, etc.

Recycling Infrastructure Projects - Projects for recycling facilities, composting facilities, transfer stations, recovery facilities, etc.

Renovations - Projects for building renovations.

Research Facility Projects - Projects for research facilities, laboratories, and testing centers.

Residential Subdivision Projects - New developments of single-family homes or expansion of developments of single-family homes.

Restaurant Projects - Construction or expansion of food & drink service establishments.

RV Dealership Projects - Projects for RV and camper dealerships.

School Security Projects - Projects for security upgrades & enhancements for public and private schools. Includes funding for potential projects and updates to existing security plans & RFPs/need for new plans.

Security Projects - Projects to improve building security. Excludes school projects.

Shelter Projects - Projects for homeless shelters, safe houses, and emergency shelters. Also includes rehab/renovations of existing buildings into shelters. Does not include temporary shelters with no construction element. Includes Salvation Army and Red Cross facilities.

Splash Pads - Projects and policies for splash pads in parks and schools.

Storage Facility Projects - Projects surrounding storage facilities and storage warehouses.

Vague Construction Projects - Projects that do not point to a specific building type or use.

Worship Projects - Construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities used for religious worship purposes.

Bulk Waste Disposal - Policies, regulations, programs for bulk waste disposal, including furniture and mattresses. 

Electronic Waste - Policies, programs, and regulations related to the discarding of old electric or electronic devices.

Encampment Clean-up - Policies, funding, grants, programs for encampment clean-up services. Includes RFPs/RFQs, new/extended contracts, and needs for services.

Landfills & Transfer Stations - Policies, regulations, discussions on landfills and transfer stations, changes in operations, fee changes, programs to reduce waste/increase recycling, etc.

Littering & Dumping - Policies, discussions, regulations on littering and dumping. Includes grants for new 'anti-littering'/'litter clean up' programs.

Organic Waste - Policies and programs relating to natural refuse type that comes from plants or animals and can be broken into carbon dioxide or methane. Organic waste can be used to create fertilizer or other soil amendments.

Recycling - Policies and regulations in place to promote the collecting and reprocessing of materials into new products.

Solid Waste Management - Policies and programs related to the collection and disposal of solid material that has been discarded, i.e. garbage, furniture, scrap metal. Includes composting and biosolids.

Waste & Recycling Franchise - New or amended solid waste or recycling agreements or RFP's for service.

Collective Bargaining - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding collective bargaining; also includes new/updated contracts & agreements

DEI Programming - Policies, regulations, discussions surrounding Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace; include restrictions on programming, creation or removal of DEI policies related to employees/work environments, funding/grant discussions

Drug and Alcohol Testing - Policies, discussions, regulations on drug and alcohol testing for employment purposes.

Employee Benefits & Wellness - Refers to government programs/benefits that promote a healthier workforce.

Employee Engagement - Upcoming or recent employee surveys, discussions/policies/programs on need for more employee engagement.

Financial Wellness - Policies that promote overall financial health and work to create an absence of money-related stress.

Four Day Work Week - Policies, discussions, regulations on 4-day and 32-hour work weeks.

Healthy Work Environment - Policies, regulations, programs, discussions on mental/emotional aspects of a health work environment, i.e., harassment, bullying, fatigue, stress, discrimination, etc.

Independent Contractors Policy - Policies, regulations, discussions regarding independent contractors, gig workers, app-based workers. Includes insurance, portable benefits, hourly restrictions, etc.

Job & Skills Creation - Policies surrounding job creation or skill growth opportunities.

Just Cause Termination - Policies and discussions surrounding just cause termination for employees; employers must have “just cause” or a bona fide economic reason to terminate workers.

Pension and Retirement Plans - Policies and discussions on pension and retirement plans/benefits. Includes creation of new plans and updates to existing plans, cost of living adjustments for retired persons, funding issues, and post-employment benefits.

Prevailing Wage - Policies and discussions surrounding prevailing wages.

Private Paid Leave - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding various forms of paid leave, including sick time, maternity leave, military leave, etc. for private employers/companies. Does not include policy changes for municipal employees.

Project Labor Agreement - Policies and discussions surrounding project labor agreements.

Public Paid Leave - Policies, programs, and discussions surrounding various forms of paid leave for public sector employees/municipal/government workers.

Second Chance Hiring - Policies, discussions, programs surrounding second chance hiring, also called Fair Chance Hiring. It's the act of employing formerly incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, or other applicants whose life choices and situations have disadvantaged them in obtaining stable employment.

Secure Schedule - Discussions on workforce rights for employees to have notice of their schedule in advance.

Skilled Workforce - Policies and discussions surrounding skilled and trained workforce.

Sports Unionization - Includes policies and discussions surrounding unionization of college athletes

Trade Job Policy - Policies and discussions regarding labor requirements, apprenticeship, labor standards, etc. for trade & construction job industry.

Wages - Discussions and policies on minimum wage, living wage laws, and hazard/hero pay. Also includes discussions/policies relating to equal compensation.

Workers Cooperatives - Policies and regulations surrounding worker cooperatives (aka co-ops) and employee-owned businesses.

Workforce - Broad set of policies and programs affecting workers actively engaged in the labor pool - either employed or actively looking, i.e. childcare support, hours, discrimination, unions, etc. 

Workplace Health & Safety - Policy, plans, programs, broad discussions, funding. Includes PPE, workplace safety, and general health & safety content.

Workplace Language Policies - Policies, regulations, requirements, bans, discussions on languages used in the workplace; includes for both private & public employees